Latest Mining Sector News

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold from the Qala Shallows project in South Africa, marking a pivotal shift from development to production. This milestone positions the company as the newest gold producer in the historic Witwatersrand Basin.

Orion Minerals has completed the final payment to secure full control of the Okiep Copper Project in South Africa, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. Exploration efforts are underway to meet upcoming expenditure commitments.

First Lithium Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading on the ASX due to a missed reporting deadline, raising questions about the company’s compliance and near-term outlook.

New Hope Corporation Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.10 per share for the half-year ending January 2026, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

Horizon Minerals has successfully raised $4.65 million through a Share Purchase Plan, supplementing a recent $175 million placement as it advances its Black Swan processing hub development.

Helix Resources has formalised a joint venture to earn up to 40% of the Gold Basin oxide gold project in Arizona, marking a significant expansion into a prolific US gold district. The agreement sets clear milestones for exploration and resource updates over the next two years.

Novo Resources Corp has disclosed the distribution schedule and top 20 holders for its recently issued free-attaching options as part of its Tranche 1 placement, shedding light on shareholder concentration and potential capital impact.

Greenvale Energy has identified promising new drill targets at its Oasis Uranium Project in Queensland, following a detailed trenching program that highlights significant growth potential. The company plans to advance exploration with step-out drilling in the upcoming field season.

Variscan Mines has obtained Supreme Court approval to rectify a delayed cleansing notice related to a major share issue, paving the way for trading to resume. The company has also committed to strengthening its compliance procedures following the oversight.

Australian Strategic Materials and Energy Fuels have amended their acquisition deal, replacing a special dividend with a direct cash payment to ASM shareholders, while maintaining the original share swap terms.

Westgold Resources has completed the demerger of its non-core Reedy and Comet Projects to newly formed Valiant Gold, which has attracted $75 million in oversubscribed IPO applications ahead of its ASX debut.

Evolution Mining has confirmed a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.20 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan price set at AUD 14.4695 with no discount.